Acquired 1B Randall Simon from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor league LHP Adrian Burnside and two minor leaguers to be named later.

11/24/02

Named Rusty Kuntz first base coach.

11/20/02

Purchased the contracts of RHP Bobby Bradley, IF Jose Castillo, C Ryan Doumit and IF Walter Young; Reinstated IF Pat Meares and LHP Dave Williams from the 60-day disabled list; Released OF Armando Rios; Designated LHP John Grabow for assignment.